Learn how to make this creamy Butter Bean Lemon Hummus is so addictive and it only has 7 ingredients. It is so easy to prepare and tastes better than storebought.
Over the years, I have made many versions of the classic middle eastern Dip, I have made Artichoke Hummus, Broccoli Hummus, and Fennel Hummus to name a few and this Butter Bean Hummus is by far my favorite. The creamy, buttery texture won me over,

For the hummus, I added a whole lemon including the zest, and also added a clove of garlic after the fact. The taste was so addictive.
I’m a huge lover of storebought lemon hummus, I decided to make my own because I knew it would taste far better. I was so right, I couldn’t stop eating it, I enjoyed it with my veggie burger, lettuce, tomato, and red onion. It can also be served as a dip, sandwich spread, or tossed with pasta.
Ingredients For Butter Bean Lemon Hummus
- Butter Beans or Matur Lima Beans – you can use dried butter beans that you soak overnight and boil in water until tender, reserving some of the liquid. For this recipe, I used a can of butter beans. Butter beans are also called lima beans, for this recipe I’m referring to the mature white beans and not the young green kind but I believe the green ones would work.
- Tahini – tahini gives your hummus a delicious nutty flavor, it adds a creamy texture also. You can purchase tahini at the health food store or online.
- Extra-Virgin Olive Oil – added for an extra creamy texture, for an oil-free version substitute with water or some of the liquid from the cooked beans.
- Lemon Juice – I love the fresh tangy flavor of lemon juice, it just enough flavor without being overwhelming.
- Garlic – balances the flavors of the hummus
- Lemon Zest – Makes the lemon flavor of the hummus pops.
- Salt – another ingredient to increase the flavor of the hummus.
- Water – added for a light, creamy and smooth hummus. You can substitute with the liquid that remains after boiling the beans.

How To Make Butter Bean Lemon Hummus
- Place butter beans, tahini, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, and salt in a high-speed blender or food processor and process until smooth and creamy,
- Pause the blender and scrape down the sides of the blender using a spatula. Add water or liquid from the cooked bean and blend.
- Scoop out hummus to a bowl or on a platter and garnish.
- Cover remaining hummus and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
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Categories
- Categories: Gluten-Free, Vegan
- Course: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
(Per serving)- Energy: 146 kcal / 610 kJ
- Fat: 10 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Carbs: 10 g
Cook Time
- Preparation: 5 min
- Ready in: 5 min
- For: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cooked butter beans, or 1-15 ounce can of butter beans
- 1/4 cup tahini paste
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Water to blend until smooth
Instructions
- Add butter beans, tahini, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, and salt in a high-speed blender or food processor and process until smooth and creamy,
- Pause the blender and scrape down the sides of the blender using a spatula. Add about 3-4 tablespoons water or liquid from the cooked bean and blend.
- Scoop out hummus to a bowl or on a platter and garnish.
- Cover remaining hummus and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
I love hummus so will definitely give this recipe a go !
I have never try butter beans…
don’t be shy and give it a try! it just might become a new favorite dish.
I love butter beans but I’ve never thought of using them like this before – thanks for the idea!
It’s a different way to eat butter beans but it’s delicious!